Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Faculty, Tenure Track

Classification Title
Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing

Position's Functional Title
Assistant/Associate Professor, Nursing

Position Start Date
01/16/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position Summary

The Nursing Program at Governors State University is seeking to fill a Tenure/Tenure-track faculty position in the College of Health and Human Services. The successful candidate will teach across the curriculum in the RN- BSN, Master’s and DNP programs and help with the building of a caring, global community of nurses capable of meeting the administrative needs of healthcare institutions.

Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. Faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.

Through its Strategy 2025, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. GSU seeks to become a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields and Interdisciplinary Leadership.

GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. GSU seeks to become a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers several applied doctoral degrees in health and counseling fields and launched an Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership in January 2013.

The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU seeks to serve as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. DNP or PhD in nursing or related field;
2. Master’s Degree with a Major in Nursing;
3. Current nursing license with eligibility
for licensure in the state of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate will have a record of current practice, scholarly activities, and nursing education experience.

Posting Date
11/09/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Number
FA0482P

Type of Search
External

Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.govst.edu/postings/6996

Employee ID

Department

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 9, 2022.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you have a terminal degree in nursing or related field, in hand by the time of this appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a DNP?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Currently working towards earning one.
3. * Do you have a Master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you currently licensed in Nursing with eligibility for licensure in the state of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Other
4. Other2
5. Other3
6. Other4